Tricira Lo (Norgestimate - ethinyl estradiol)

Description

Tricira Lo is an oral contraceptive used for pregnancy prevention.

21-day and 28-day packs of Tricira Lo are available.

Directions

Take Tricira Lo as instructed in the package insert or as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any questions or concerns you have about your prescription.

21-day pack: Take one tablet by mouth one time a day for 21 days, then do not take any pills for 7 days.

28-day pack: Take one tablet by mouth one time a day for 21 days, then take one “reminder” pill one time a day for 7 days.

Ingredients

The active ingredients in Tricira Lo are norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol.

Inactive ingredients include crospovidone, lactose, magnesium stearate, starch, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, and talc.

FD and C Blue No. 1 and No. 2 Aluminum Lake and FD and C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake are also found in the blue 0.215 mg/0.025 mg tablet. FD and C Blue No. 1 and No. 2 Aluminum Lake and FD and C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake are also found in the blue 0.250 mg/0.025 mg tablet.

There are no active ingredients in the green tablets; however, they contain crospovidone, lactose, starch, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, FD and C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, lecithin (soya), and FD and C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake.

Contraindications

Tricira Lo should be avoided if you:

• Are allergic to any of its ingredients
• Are older than 35 and smoke
• Are going to be immobile for a prolonged duration, such as after surgery
• Have or have a history of blood clotting issues
• Have a condition that increases your risk for blood clots
• Have or have a history of cerebrovascular disorders such as a stroke
• Have a history of heart attack or coronary artery disease
• Have or have a history of pancreatitis associated with high triglycerides
• Have liver disease
• Have or have a history of liver tumors
• Have, have a history of, or suspect that you have breast cancer or any other estrogen-dependent tumor
• Have abnormal vaginal bleeding that is undiagnosed
• Have eye damage associated with a blood vessel disease of the eye
• Are pregnant or think you are pregnant
• Have heart disease
• Have high blood pressure
• Have diabetes with blood vessel damage
• Have liver- or steroid-associated jaundice (yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin) or if you had pregnancy-associated jaundice
• Have migraines with aura
• Have a history of or will be undergoing major surgery that increases your risk for blood clots
• Are taking ombitasvir-paritaprevir-ritonavir-containing hepatitis C medication regimens

Cautions

• Before you start taking Tricira Lo birth control, inform your doctor of:
• All the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take
• Your allergies
• Your current health conditions
• Your past medical history
• Your pregnancy status
• Your breastfeeding status
• The growth of breast cancer can be accelerated by birth control pills.
• Cholesterol levels can be increased by Tricira Lo.
• Mood changes, including depression, can occur with Tricira Lo.
• If you or someone in your family has diabetes, be sure to check your blood sugar while taking Tricira Lo.
• Birth control pills can cause problems with vision and discomfort while wearing contact lenses.
• If you have fibroids, Tricira Lo should be used with caution.
• Tricira Lo may increase the risk for gallbladder disease that requires surgery. If you experience heartburn, bloating, nausea, vomiting, fever, sharp pain in the abdomen, or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, immediately seek medical care.
• Prolonged use of birth control pills can increase the risk of cervical or liver cancer.
• Before you decide to become pregnant, wait until you have at least one normal menstrual cycle after stopping Tricira Lo.
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are not protected by taking Tricira Lo; therefore, latex condoms are recommended for STD protection.
• The risk for stroke is increased by Tricira Lo.
• Inform your doctor of any planned surgeries or procedures.
• You should avoid taking Tricira Lo if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

Tricira Lo side effects include the following: breast pain, tenderness, or swelling; brown, blotchy spots on the skin; diarrhea; discomfort wearing contact lenses; fatigue; flu-like symptoms; gas; nausea; rash; swelling of the ankles and feet; difficulty sleeping; weight changes; and vomiting. However, these are not the only side effects that can occur. Inform your doctor of any side effects that bother you or won’t go away.

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Reference:

1. Tricira Lo. MedBroadcast.

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